Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

Lat: 34.2568364°NLon: 111.3392558°WElev: 5157.0ft.

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed WSW 2 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 06:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Payson AZ

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Payson AZ
 34.26°N 111.34°W (Elev. 5075 ft)
3:52 am MST Aug 10, 2026
6am MST Aug 10, 2026-6pm MST Aug 16, 2026
 
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